Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira
Sunday · Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Observance
19
Apr
Beginning of the Independence Movement
Friday · Proclamación de la Independencia
Public
1
May
Labour Day
Wednesday · Día del Trabajador
Public
3
May
Festival of the Crosses
Friday · Día del Cruz del Mayo
Observance
9
May
Ascension Day
Thursday · Día de la Ascención
Bank
12
May
Mother's Day
Sunday · Día de las Madres
Observance
30
May
Corpus Christi
Thursday
Bank
16
Jun
Father's Day
Sunday · Día de los Padres
Observance
24
Jun
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
Monday · Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Public
27
Jun
Journalists' Day
Thursday · Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Observance
5
Jul
Independence Day
Friday · Cinco de julio
Public
21
Jul
Children's Day
Sunday · Dia del niño
Observance
24
Jul
Simón Bolívar's Birthday
Wednesday · Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Public
25
Jul
Caracas City Foundation Day
Thursday · Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Observance
3
Aug
Flag Day
Saturday · Día de la Bandera
Observance
8
Sep
Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sunday · Día del Virgen del Valle
Observance
24
Sep
Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy
Tuesday · Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Observance
12
Oct
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Saturday · Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Public
1
Nov
All Saints' Day
Friday · Día de Todos los Santos
Bank
2
Nov
All Souls' Day
Saturday · Día de los fieles difuntos
Observance
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception Day
Sunday · La Inmaculada Concepción
Bank
24
Dec
Christmas Eve
Tuesday · Nochebuena
Public
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Wednesday · Navidad
Public
31
Dec
New Year's Eve
Tuesday · Nochevieja
Public
Source: Nager.Date public holiday API
About public holidays in Venezuela
In 2024, Venezuela has 34 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 5. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 10 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Flag Day (August 3) to Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8): 36 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is New Year's Eve (December 31).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Teacher's Day
January 15 · Monday
Youth Day
February 12 · Monday
Carnival
February 12 · Monday
International Women's Day
March 8 · Friday
Beginning of the Independence Movement
April 19 · Friday
Festival of the Crosses
May 3 · Friday
Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
June 24 · Monday
Independence Day
July 5 · Friday
All Saints' Day
November 1 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Venezuela have in 2024?+
Venezuela has 34 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Venezuela?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Venezuela in 2024?+
10 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Venezuela?+
11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Epiphany (January 6), Feast of the Divina Pastora (January 14), Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira (March 31), Mother's Day (May 12), Father's Day (June 16), Children's Day (July 21), Flag Day (August 3), Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8), Day of Indigenous Resistance (October 12), All Souls' Day (November 2), Immaculate Conception Day (December 8).